Early Release Today
Just a reminder that we will release at 1:48 p.m. on Wednesdays while we are on the yellow learning plan.
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Upcoming Dates
Thursday, October 29: PreACT/PSAT/NMSQT Testing Day for grades 9-11 with dismissal at 12:45 p.m.; no school for seniors (see yearbook portrait information below)
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Academics and Eligibility
At the end of the first quarter, we will be conducting our regular review on grades and determining eligibility. Students who are failing multiple courses may receive a letter indicating that they are on academic probation for the 2nd quarter. Students who are failing three or more courses at the start of Christmas break may be asked to withdraw. This includes students on all learning plans.
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Gray Learning Plan Declaration for Quarter 2
As our 1st quarter comes to a close on October 30, we are beginning to prepare for the number of students on campus for 2nd quarter. If you would like your student on the remote learning (gray) plan for the 2nd quarter, please complete the form below. ALL families need to complete the form if they want their child on the remote plan, even if your child was on the gray plan for the 1st quarter. As a reminder, students electing the remote plan are choosing this plan for the duration of the quarter.
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Important Schedule Changes
As the 2nd quarter draws near, we are aware that the cold and flu season will also approach and bring with it new challenges for our families and staff. As a result, we are making a few calendar changes for the 2nd quarter by including some flex days and some remote learning days. We hope these days provide opportunities for continued learning while positioning our community to remain as healthy and safe as possible.
Flex Day: These are not days off for teachers or students. While they are academic days completed from home, a Zoom class may not be required for every period and the workload will likely be reduced, allowing time for catch-up, studying, and attention to physical and mental well-being. Some teachers might provide an assignment, have small group or review sessions/office hours, or meet with students 1:1 for help. The teachers will make it clear to students prior to a flex day what is expected for their class.
Remote Learning Day: Teachers hold class as usual with students attending at home through zoom, as if we are on the red learning plan. The benefit on these days is the creation of a longer break from being on campus and more isolation time. These days will also be used for deep cleaning of the school building.
Friday, November 13: Flex Day
Monday, November 23: Remote Learning Day
Tuesday, November 24: Remote Learning Day
Friday, December 11: Flex Day
Friday, January 15: Flex Day (creates 4 days away with MLK day that Monday leading into semester exam week)
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After School Pickup
Families who elect to pick up their child by parking in visitor parking spaces need to plan on remaining in their parking spot until dismissal has ended. These spaces are not intended for dismissal pickup. Pulling into visitor parking and trying to back out during the pickup process creates a dangerous situation and slows down the process for everyone. If you plan to leave immediately when your child arrives, please pull into the line of cars waiting to pull into the driveway in front of Dominican Hall. As always, you can avoid traffic by arriving on campus at 3:10 p.m. or after.
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Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 4 via Zoom. Signups will begin at 8:00 a.m. on October 26 and close at 1:00 p.m. on November 4 .
The Zoom link will be in the confirmation email that the parents receive. The passcode they will need to access the private Zoom links will be listed on the signup sheet under the teacher’s name. We recommend writing down the passcodes when you sign up. Parents will be admitted into a waiting room and the teacher will admit them when it is their assigned time.
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Campus Ministry Cues
Rosary About Relationship
October is the month of the Rosary and this short video featuring Fr. Mark-Mary shares three aspects of the Rosary which we can contemplate. He reminds us that the Rosary is really about relationship.
Turning to Our Friends the Saints
In this Ave Explores: Saints podcast, Sr. Bethany Davis F.S.P. shares how St. Faustina, St. Teresa of Calcutta and St. Paul taught her never to be afraid to ask God what he wants from us. You can also sign up to receive a weekly email about bringing the saints to your home and family from Oct. 21 through Nov. 11.
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French Club
The French Club will meet on Friday, October 30, 7:20 a.m. in room 119.
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Mock Trial Coaches Needed
Mock Trial coach Mimi Geswein is looking for a few lawyer volunteers to help out with our Mock Trial team this year. If interested, email mrs.geswein@bwhs.org.
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2019-20 Yearbooks Have Arrived
Yearbooks were delivered to first period classrooms last week for all current sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Class of 2020: For those who did not have the yearbook shipped to home and who planned to visit school to pick it up, please know that distribution is a little different! You will need to contact Mrs. Rush at mrs.rush@bwhs.org to let her know when you plan to pick it up. The yearbook will be placed in the entryway between the main office and outdoor entrance on Cooke Road on a table to the right. You must wear a mask and there will be NO ENTRY into the main building for visitors. If you didn’t pre-order, sales will start the last week in October once the distribution here at school is complete.
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Athletics News
Fall Senior Athlete Signing Day
The signing will take place on Wednesday, November 11 at 8:00 a.m. in the main gym. If you are an athlete and are signing with a Division I or Division II school, please stop in the athletic office to pick up an information form to fill out.
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Boys Basketball Tryouts
Boys basketball tryouts will begin on Friday, October 30. Specific times for varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen candidates will be announced next week.
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Swim & Dive Registration Underway
We are currently in the registration process for BWHS Swim and Dive for the upcoming season. If you have an athlete interested in swim and dive and have not registered on Final Forms yet, please contact Lisa Shanahan at LisaAShanahan@gmail.com to be added to the list of interested athletes and to get all the important information regarding upcoming deadlines and details. Practices are scheduled to begin Monday, November 2, at Mt. Carmel Fitness. Final Forms must be completed prior to the start of practice!
Please watch for more information regarding a parent information session to go over all the details of this unique season, coming soon!
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Little Eagles Wrestling Club |
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Virtual Fall Drama Ticketing Now Open |
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Prayer & Sacramental Life
Eucharistic Adoration Student & Staff
Eucharistic Adoration continues to be held weekly for our students and staff. In an effort to maintain social distancing we have designated this week for sophomores and Oct. 28 for freshmen.
Unfortunately we cannot invite parents to participate yet due to limits on visitors.
All-School Mass Planning
As you know, we’ve made many adjustments in order to open for the 2020-21 school year. Because of the numerous changes, our focus so far has been on helping our students adapt while maintaining our high academic standards. As a Catholic school community we continue to pray throughout the day, and this month we added Eucharistic Adoration and reconciliation opportunities for students and staff. All-school Masses have been delayed until at least early 2021. Considering health safety guidelines, our enrollment, and all available space including outside space, Deacons Campbell and Iannarino have determined that it would be difficult to celebrate Mass with dignity and reverence at this time. We pray for an end to the pandemic and look forward to a time when we can safely gather for an all-school Mass once again.
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Counselor Corner
Seniors: Common App Help Sessions on Wednesdays
Need help filling out the Common App? Haven't started and don't know what to do? Common App Help Sessions are back, each Wednesday. No need to sign up, just show up.
Choose one of the two options listed below.
1. In-person CA Help Session: 2:00-2:30 p.m. in the lower-level classroom near the counselor's office. Bring your laptop.
2. Zoom CA Help Session: 2:30-3:00 p.m. Check your bwhs.org email for the Zoom invitation. Enter anytime between 2:30 and 3:00 p.m. with questions.
Juniors
Counselors are meeting with juniors in small groups this week during study hall. Invitations will be sent through email. Students should contact their counselor to schedule an individual meeting if they were not able to attend.
Follow the Counseling Office
Twitter @BwhsCounselors
Instagram @bwhscounselors
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ACT-SAT-PSAT
Juniors or seniors who are testing on any of the September or October ACT or SAT test dates, please contact Karen Gallo for any test prep needs. Individual Zoom tutoring with Mrs. Karen Gallo is offered at times that will accommodate your schedule.
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Yearbook Update
Seniors
If you were unable to attend your Prestige session over the summer and need to schedule an appointment to get your portrait taken, now is your chance. On Thursday, October 29, Prestige will be in Dominican Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You will need to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Rush. You can email her at mrs.rush@bwhs.org, or you can see her in room 204. This is the last opportunity to get your headshot for the yearbook and composite.
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Support Bishop Watterson when you order from Amazon!
We are participating in the Amazon Smiles program and will
receive a percentage back when you shop at the link below.
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Bishop Watterson participates in the Kroger Community Rewards program.
To sign up, go to kroger.com, log into your account and under Savings & Rewards click Kroger Community Rewards. Search for Bishop Watterson. Our number is VG154.
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